Assistive Technology (TAP) Technical Assistance Paper
The AT TAP, accessed below, outlines the following provisions of AT services for students with a disability:
definitions (AT and services)
IEP considerations
selection of AT
funding of AT
implementation of AT
use of AT
transition of AT.
As indicated in the TAP, "There are no regulatory requirements for what constitutes an assistive technology evaluation. It is up to the IEP team to determine what specific processes, procedures and data may be needed to help the student in the appropriate selection of an assistive technology device." Therefore, thorough examination and understanding of the TAP is is imperative.
Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Paper (TAP)
When an AT device is needed by the student in another district, postsecondary institution, state or community agency, employment facility or community living facility, Florida law requires that state agencies agree to facilitate a student or parent's request to transfer or retain use of the AT device.
Student and parents or guardians must put their request in writing.
Florida's interagency agreement has been signed by five state agencies:
Florida Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Program (Department of Health)
Division of Blind Services (Department of Education)
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Department of Education)
Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (Department of Education & Agency for Workforce Innovation)
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (Department of Education)
Florida's signed interagency agreement and a form that may be used to request transfer or retention of an AT device can be found in this Florida Department of Education memorandum titled Interagency Agreement for the Transfer of Assistive Technology. Click the download button to access copy of the desired document.
Assistive Technology (TAP) Technical Assistance Paper
The AT TAP, accessed below, outlines the following provisions of AT services for students with a disability:As indicated in the TAP, "There are no regulatory requirements for what constitutes an assistive technology evaluation. It is up to the IEP team to determine what specific processes, procedures and data may be needed to help the student in the appropriate selection of an assistive technology device." Therefore, thorough examination and understanding of the TAP is is imperative.
Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Paper (TAP)Specially Designed Instruction TAP
Access to all TAPs on the DOE website can be found here.
AT Tech Consideration Checklist
This form may be used in an IEP team consideration of the need for assistive technology. Access a copy at the link below the graphic.Transfer of AT
When an AT device is needed by the student in another district, postsecondary institution, state or community agency, employment facility or community living facility, Florida law requires that state agencies agree to facilitate a student or parent's request to transfer or retain use of the AT device.
Student and parents or guardians must put their request in writing.
Florida's interagency agreement has been signed by five state agencies:
Florida's signed interagency agreement and a form that may be used to request transfer or retention of an AT device can be found in this Florida Department of Education memorandum titled Interagency Agreement for the Transfer of Assistive Technology.
Click the download button to access copy of the desired document.